Post by CPK on May 6, 2013 13:57:02 GMT -5

It seems that Kanye's new album could be released on June 18th. West tweeted "June Eighteen" which most people think will be the release of his new album. Rolling Stone article below with a little info on the album. This would be real nice post-Roo present.

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know you realize that life goes fast - It's hard to make the good things last-you realize the sun doesn't go down - It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know you realize that life goes fast - It's hard to make the good things last-you realize the sun doesn't go down - It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

Post by riversideroo on May 6, 2013 16:21:33 GMT -5

I will never make another attempt to see him live. Tried to see him at Bonnaroo but couldn't stay up after he failed to show up at his scheduled time by over two hours. I then caught a little of his set at Lollapalooza and he went into a speech about how he's as good or better than Jimi Hendrix or the Beatles and if he didn't say it nobody would. The guy is simply not worth my time...and I like some of his tunes.

Post by mardude on May 6, 2013 16:38:35 GMT -5

I will never make another attempt to see him live. Tried to see him at Bonnaroo but couldn't stay up after he failed to show up at his scheduled time by over two hours. I then caught a little of his set at Lollapalooza and he went into a speech about how he's as good or better than Jimi Hendrix or the Beatles and if he didn't say it nobody would. The guy is simply not worth my time...and I like some of his tunes.

clearly just upset you werent rocking out to cant tell me nothing at 430 am. epic

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know you realize that life goes fast - It's hard to make the good things last-you realize the sun doesn't go down - It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

Post by riversideroo on May 6, 2013 16:41:29 GMT -5

The only thing Kanye is better at then Hendrix is making hip-hop records. Jimi literally changed the way people play the electric guitar and not a soul has been able to recreate the way he played since. I enjoy your posts horn but this is simply ridiculous.

Post by riversideroo on May 6, 2013 16:42:52 GMT -5

I will never make another attempt to see him live. Tried to see him at Bonnaroo but couldn't stay up after he failed to show up at his scheduled time by over two hours. I then caught a little of his set at Lollapalooza and he went into a speech about how he's as good or better than Jimi Hendrix or the Beatles and if he didn't say it nobody would. The guy is simply not worth my time...and I like some of his tunes.

clearly just upset you werent rocking out to cant tell me nothing at 430 am. epic

Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on May 6, 2013 16:45:46 GMT -5

The only thing Kanye is better at then Hendrix is making hip-hop records. Jimi literally changed the way people play the electric guitar and not a soul has been able to recreate the way he played since. I enjoy your posts horn but this is simply ridiculous.

Hey to each their own I guess.

That flat isn't true. But regardless, Kanye easily belongs near the top of a list of our generations most innovative artists.

Post by mardude on May 6, 2013 16:47:15 GMT -5

The only thing Kanye is better at then Hendrix is making hip-hop records. Jimi literally changed the way people play the electric guitar and not a soul has been able to recreate the way he played since. I enjoy your posts horn but this is simply ridiculous.

Hey to each their own I guess.

only thing kanye did was usher in a new era of hip hop with EACH ALBUM and was imitated by everyone

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know you realize that life goes fast - It's hard to make the good things last-you realize the sun doesn't go down - It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

Post by pmo125 on May 6, 2013 16:49:15 GMT -5

I'm not joking. All too often people are all "popular artist of today can't hold a candle to [popular artist from decades ago]," but the only real argument there is time. Like, you can easily say that the music of the Beatles/Hendrix/the Rolling Stones/Pink Floyd has endured, since it's been kicking around for 50+ years at this point. But there's just as good a chance that some of the better artists out there today are making truly classic sounds that will resonate in the same manner 50 years from now.

This is 100% true, but you also have to look at how artists changed music. The way Hendrix changed rock n roll was a much bigger impact than the way Kanye changed hip hop. Kanye is an absolute monster producer, and a pretty great rapper, but his impact on music wasn't nearly as important as Hendrix was.

Post by mardude on May 6, 2013 16:53:38 GMT -5

I'm not joking. All too often people are all "popular artist of today can't hold a candle to [popular artist from decades ago]," but the only real argument there is time. Like, you can easily say that the music of the Beatles/Hendrix/the Rolling Stones/Pink Floyd has endured, since it's been kicking around for 50+ years at this point. But there's just as good a chance that some of the better artists out there today are making truly classic sounds that will resonate in the same manner 50 years from now.

This is 100% true, but you also have to look at how artists changed music. The way Hendrix changed rock n roll was a much bigger impact than the way Kanye changed hip hop. Kanye is an absolute monster producer, and a pretty great rapper, but his impact on music wasn't nearly as important as Hendrix was.

Ill agree with what your saying but you also have to take into account how completely different the music landscape was at the time.

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know you realize that life goes fast - It's hard to make the good things last-you realize the sun doesn't go down - It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know you realize that life goes fast - It's hard to make the good things last-you realize the sun doesn't go down - It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

Post by riversideroo on May 6, 2013 17:07:03 GMT -5

The only thing Kanye is better at then Hendrix is making hip-hop records. Jimi literally changed the way people play the electric guitar and not a soul has been able to recreate the way he played since. I enjoy your posts horn but this is simply ridiculous.

Hey to each their own I guess.

All this post does is confirm that you personally think that hip-hop isn't as viable an art form as rock and roll.

Not true at all. But we are talking about the greatest guitar player of all time vs. a rapper/producer.

Post by riversideroo on May 6, 2013 17:07:56 GMT -5

The only thing Kanye is better at then Hendrix is making hip-hop records. Jimi literally changed the way people play the electric guitar and not a soul has been able to recreate the way he played since. I enjoy your posts horn but this is simply ridiculous.

Hey to each their own I guess.

That flat isn't true. But regardless, Kanye easily belongs near the top of a list of our generations most innovative artists.